WWI Digest 1063
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: ICM 1/72 Ilya M
by mbittner@juno.com
2) Re: apologies for language transgression.
by Alberto Rada
3) Re: apologies for language transgression.
by Ernest Thomas
4) Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
by Mick Fauchon
5) Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
by Alberto Rada
6) Data Base Suggestions
by "Leonard Endy"
7) Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
by Mick Fauchon
8) Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
by mgoodwin@ricochet.net
9) Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
by Mike Dicianna
10) Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
by TPTPUMPER@aol.com
11) Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
by Mick Fauchon
12) Re: Data Base Suggestions
by kevinkim@interlog.com (Kevin & Kimberley Barrett)
13) Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
by Mick Fauchon
14) Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
by KarrArt@aol.com
15) Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
by KarrArt@aol.com
16) Re: Data Base Suggestions
by "Leonard Endy"
17) Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
by mbittner@juno.com
18) Re: Latest OtF
by mbittner@juno.com
19) Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
by Mick Fauchon
20) Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
by mbittner@juno.com
21) Re: Data Base Suggestions
by "Charles Duckworth"
22) Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
by KarrArt@aol.com
23) Re: Data Base Suggestions
by Zulis@aol.com
24) Re: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
by "Steven M. Perry"
25) Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
by Ernest Thomas
26) Re: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
by Ernest Thomas
27) Re: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
by "Lee Mensinger"
28) Re: Data Base Suggestions
by dandk@mediaone.net
29) Re: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
by Mike Dicianna
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 16:47:21 -0500
From: mbittner@juno.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: ICM 1/72 Ilya M
Message-ID: <19980610.165100.-161911.1.mbittner@juno.com>
On Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:35:20 -0400 Chris Cato writes:
>Oh and there was much rejoicing!!! I just picked up one of the Dako
>S-XVI's this weekend and was in the store tonight eyeing the Maquette
>Ilya
>as a companion. I said to myself, "Self, perhaps you should hold out
>for
>the ICM kit". Must be divine providence! As a staunch 1/48'er I'm
>looking forward to tackling the rigging on the little S-XVI and trying
>out
>some new techniques. Any suggestions from you 1/72 folks on
>materials?
>I'm thinking fly tying line at this point and had considered replacing
>the
>solid plastics wheels with spoked ones. However when looking through
>the
>Tom's Modelworks pe sets at the store the 1/72 sets looked remarkably
>large - the spokes could easily be sub'ed for pushrod detail on the
>engine. Has anyone else noticed the Tom's sets being
>mis-marked/off-scale?
I use the carbon-steel wire that you can buy through Sopwith Hobbies.
It's .004" in diameter, making it quite wonderful. Measure between the
two areas you want to rig with dividers, cut the wire just a smidge
larger, and dry fit until and cut until you get it to the *perfect* size.
It's worked for me all these years. ;-)
Matt Bittner
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 17:21:26 -0400
From: Alberto Rada
To: wwi
Subject: Re: apologies for language transgression.
Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19980610172126.007a2cc0@argonaut.net>
Hi
Is it true what I heard
That Sandy gets stoned by smelling PC10
SALUDOS
Alberto
At 06:12 AM 10-06-98 -0400, you wrote:
>> And how _did_ she get her ankles caught in her hoop earings, anyway?
>
>Q. What does a nice girl put behind her ears to get the boys interested?
>
>A. Her ankles.
>
>
>Sorry, sorry, sorry , sorry, sorry, s......
>Sandy
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 19:08:32 -0500
From: Ernest Thomas
To: wwi
Subject: Re: apologies for language transgression.
Message-ID: <357F2000.5D8D@bellsouth.net>
Bill Shatzer wrote:
> Urubamba? Why it translated perfectly in Turko-Urgalic.
>
> Although the story was a bit risque and might be considered
> in poor taste by some. And how _did_ she get her ankles
> caught in her hoop earings, anyway? :-)
SIMCG(sitting in my chair giggling)
E.
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 10:13:59 +1000 (EST)
From: Mick Fauchon
To: wwi
Cc: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
Message-ID:
Robert,
> It's what made the cobwebs that I'm worried about( "coppe" Middle English,
> from "attorcoppe" Old English for spider)
They don't worry me all that much.........I just wish the little
buggers wouldn't stamp around up there with their boots on.....it gives me
a headache!
Cheeres 80)
Mick.
-- --
Mick Fauchon | Internet: ulmjf@dewey.newcastle.edu.au
Reference Section, Auchmuty Library | Ph (intl+61+49) 215861
University of Newcastle, AUSTRALIA | Fax (intl+61+49) 215833
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 19:13:06 -0400
From: Alberto Rada
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19980610191306.00793ba0@argonaut.net>
Sorry officer I forgot, he also had this red beard
At 05:22 PM 10-06-98 -0400, you wrote:
>
>
> I don't know, officer! It was dark. The guy grabbed my D.VII kit and
ran!
>He had on a striped shirt, red or black on white. I don't know if the
stripes
>all ran the same way--it was dark! His pants were also either red or black,
>and there just might have been some kind of stripe on them. I'm sorry,
>officer, but it was just one quick look . . .
>
>If I could just see him again!
>
>
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 00:36:55 GMT
From: "Leonard Endy"
To: wwi
Subject: Data Base Suggestions
Message-ID: <358125c9.5191814@legend.firstsaga.com>
I know this is slightly off topic...I was considering starting a
database to store all the lovely info from the list, paint info, kit
collection etc. and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to
format. Does anyone have something similar (Matt ?) set up already
and would be willing to share some info regarding the design ?
TIA
Len
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 10:55:26 +1000 (EST)
From: Mick Fauchon
To: wwi
Cc: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
Message-ID:
Matt,
> > Do you not wear buttons on your shirts as well? 80)
>
> Velcro. Much easier to rip off when you need to.
I'm not going to say a word, but consider the above statement *very
carefully* 80) Far be it from me to rip anybody off! 80)
There are in fact some evil-minded individuals who insinuate that
my cap is permenently attached to my head by 3" nails......but of course that
isn't true!
> > That's no excuse!!
>
> Good enough for me!
OK, I'll let you get away with it this time.....
> And what a wonderful "picture"!
Now it's my turn to blush becomingly........under the whiskers 80)
Cheers,
Mick.
-- --
Mick Fauchon | Internet: ulmjf@dewey.newcastle.edu.au
Reference Section, Auchmuty Library | Ph (intl+61+49) 215861
University of Newcastle, AUSTRALIA | Fax (intl+61+49) 215833
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M Tasmanian Devil: "#@%!&^*%%...!#@!&**%^@@#$#-+*+*#@...!!" M
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M Yosemite Sam : "Cut out that Army talk!..Yer in the Navy now!" M
M M
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 18:21:21 -0700
From: mgoodwin@ricochet.net
To: wwi
Subject: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
Message-ID: <357F3111.7543@ricochet.net>
No one has info on early Mercedes engines of 1915-1916? I find that
highly unlikely, given the detail fetishists and craven bibliophiles
(myself included) with seemingly unlimited library funds (I wish!) on
this list :-)
Come on now, chaps, give it up!
Reardon
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 18:41:21 +0000
From: Mike Dicianna
To: wwi
Subject: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
Message-ID: <1.5.4.32.19980610184121.00675024@proaxis.com>
Talked with a co-worker today and his friend builds scale model aircraft
engines. The scales vary, usually for the R/C folk. He told me of a
"WWI Rotary" engine about 5" in diameter that runs like real....Set up on
a engine stand with a bearing so the whole thing rotates! He was amazed.
This guy built a operational 1/4" scale Rolls Royce Merlin for a WWII RC person.
He says this person does not have a website but can be reached by Email....
This guy can build any thing, LeRhones, Siemens, Clerget etc. Kind of spendy,
but....it's only money!
If anyone would like me to find out more....let me know!
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:43:54 EDT
From: TPTPUMPER@aol.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
Message-ID: <748d51ce.357f365c@aol.com>
In a message dated 6/10/98 7:35:14 PM Central Daylight Time, rada@argonaut.net
writes:
> Sorry officer I forgot, he also had this red beard
And, no, I didn't see the front of his shirt . . .
There could have been stripes, sorry, I don't know.
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 11:55:16 +1000 (EST)
From: Mick Fauchon
To: wwi
Cc: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
Message-ID:
Reardon,
> No one has info on early Mercedes engines of 1915-1916? I find that
> highly unlikely, given the detail fetishists and craven bibliophiles
> (myself included) with seemingly unlimited library funds (I wish!) on
> this list :-)
> Come on now, chaps, give it up!
OK, I'll bite. What did you want to know?
Mick.
-- --
Mick Fauchon | Internet: ulmjf@dewey.newcastle.edu.au
Reference Section, Auchmuty Library | Ph (intl+61+49) 215861
University of Newcastle, AUSTRALIA | Fax (intl+61+49) 215833
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M Tasmanian Devil: "#@%!&^*%%...!#@!&**%^@@#$#-+*+*#@...!!" M
M M
M Yosemite Sam : "Cut out that Army talk!..Yer in the Navy now!" M
M M
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:00:05 -0500
From: kevinkim@interlog.com (Kevin & Kimberley Barrett)
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Data Base Suggestions
Message-ID:
Len asked:
>I know this is slightly off topic...I was considering starting a
>database to store all the lovely info from the list, paint info, kit
>collection etc. and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to
>format. Does anyone have something similar (Matt ?) set up already
>and would be willing to share some info regarding the design ?
>
>TIA
>
>Len
Len,
Shortly after joining the list, I started printing out hard copies of every
post I found interesting and or potentially useful. I'm on my 4th 1"
binder. I have divided these printed posts and articles into the following
sections:
Vacuforms
Rigging
Lozenge
Decal Tips
Errata (to published works)
Plywood
Personal Markings
General Markings
National Markings
Scratchbuilt Pieces
Kit Research
Glues, FIlling & Sanding
Modelling Equipment
Kit Reviews
Construction Tips
Painting Tips
Technical (real life) Material
Books
Correspondence
Miscellaneous (...like when we listed our favourite planes)
and...
Retail/Mail Order Outfits
This isn't specifically what you're looking for, but it may serve as a
possible basis for a starting point in your search for the right way to
archive stuff.
Kevin Barrett.
P.S.: So are we going to post pictures of ourselves? I want to know what
you mopes look like!
n.b.: Meandering around...now I'm on to two Meikrap Pfalz D.IIIs.
n.l.: For the doorbell - Chinese Food is on the way.
n.u.: Wednesday night Law & Order.
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 11:58:17 +1000 (EST)
From: Mick Fauchon
To: wwi
Cc: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
Message-ID:
> > Sorry officer I forgot, he also had this red beard
>
> And, no, I didn't see the front of his shirt . . .
>
> There could have been stripes, sorry, I don't know.
No, no! Velcro!...... Look for Velcro!!
-- --
Mick Fauchon | Internet: ulmjf@dewey.newcastle.edu.au
Reference Section, Auchmuty Library | Ph (intl+61+49) 215861
University of Newcastle, AUSTRALIA | Fax (intl+61+49) 215833
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
M M
M Tasmanian Devil: "#@%!&^*%%...!#@!&**%^@@#$#-+*+*#@...!!" M
M M
M Yosemite Sam : "Cut out that Army talk!..Yer in the Navy now!" M
M M
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:57:46 EDT
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
Message-ID:
In a message dated 98-06-10 20:13:52 EDT, you write:
<<
> It's what made the cobwebs that I'm worried about( "coppe" Middle English,
> from "attorcoppe" Old English for spider)
They don't worry me all that much.........I just wish the little
buggers wouldn't stamp around up there with their boots on.....it gives me
a headache!
Cheeres 80)
Mick. >>
They usually start their annoying arachnid dance just as I'm about to put
that last little dot of brass paint on a cowl or something to finish a model.
Robert K.
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:57:45 EDT
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
Message-ID: <28132860.357f399a@aol.com>
In a message dated 98-06-10 21:34:01 EDT, you write:
<< No one has info on early Mercedes engines of 1915-1916? I find that
highly unlikely, given the detail fetishists and craven bibliophiles
(myself included) with seemingly unlimited library funds (I wish!) on
this list :-)
Come on now, chaps, give it up!
Reardon
>>
OK OK, I give- I'll see what I've got- maybe something- maybe nothing- gimme a
bit o' time!
Robert K. the unred beard
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 02:04:58 GMT
From: "Leonard Endy"
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Data Base Suggestions
Message-ID: <357f3b07.3667293@legend.firstsaga.com>
On Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:59:36 -0400, you wrote:
>Len asked:
>
>>I know this is slightly off topic...I was considering starting a
>>database to store all the lovely info from the list, paint info, kit
>>collection etc. and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to
>>format. Does anyone have something similar (Matt ?) set up already
>>and would be willing to share some info regarding the design ?
>>
>
>Vacuforms
>Rigging
>Lozenge
>Decal Tips
>Errata (to published works)
>Plywood
>Personal Markings
>General Markings
>National Markings
>Scratchbuilt Pieces
>Kit Research
>Glues, FIlling & Sanding
>Modelling Equipment
>Kit Reviews
>Construction Tips
>Painting Tips
>Technical (real life) Material
>Books
>Correspondence
>Miscellaneous (...like when we listed our favourite planes)
>and...
>Retail/Mail Order Outfits
>
Thanks Kevin. Lots of good info in your list.
Len
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 20:59:16 -0500
From: mbittner@juno.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
Message-ID: <19980610.210858.-105087.9.mbittner@juno.com>
On Wed, 10 Jun 1998 03:46:30 -0400 Suvoroff@aol.com writes:
>Quoth Mr. Bittner;
>"I get no growth in the cheeks, and only under the chin, so that's
>why."
>
>Ah! A 1/72nd scale beard!
ROTFL!!!
Matt Bittner
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:06:17 -0500
From: mbittner@juno.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Latest OtF
Message-ID: <19980610.210858.-105087.11.mbittner@juno.com>
On Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:13:19 -0400 Joey Valenciano
writes:
>>On that ad is a photo of Jacobs in a Fokker E.III after
>>his first victory!!!
>
>How is the Eindekker marked?
>
>Any more new colour schemes for Jacobs?
Sorry, no markings. The photo is pretty much a head on shot, and any
markings you could see is obscured by what appear to be his mechanics.
Matt Bittner
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 12:24:37 +1000 (EST)
From: Mick Fauchon
To: wwi
Cc: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
Message-ID:
Robert,
> Robert K. the unred beard
Is that Robert the Unred-'un, or Robert the Unredden? 80)
Mick.
-- --
Mick Fauchon | Internet: ulmjf@dewey.newcastle.edu.au
Reference Section, Auchmuty Library | Ph (intl+61+49) 215861
University of Newcastle, AUSTRALIA | Fax (intl+61+49) 215833
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M M
M Yosemite Sam : "Cut out that Army talk!..Yer in the Navy now!" M
M M
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:18:13 -0500
From: mbittner@juno.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Netpics (was Good Joe Award)
Message-ID: <19980610.213022.-105087.15.mbittner@juno.com>
On Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:00:50 -0400 Mick Fauchon
writes:
>> > Sorry officer I forgot, he also had this red beard
>>
>> And, no, I didn't see the front of his shirt . . .
>>
>> There could have been stripes, sorry, I don't know.
>
>
> No, no! Velcro!...... Look for Velcro!!
Why you! :-)
Matt Bittner
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:35:22 -0500
From: "Charles Duckworth"
To:
Subject: Re: Data Base Suggestions
Message-ID: <199806110233.VAA26532@mail.primary.net>
Len, I copied all the material I plan to use in the next 50 years to
WordPerfect and first sorted the threads by subject and then just cut and
pasted. Then deleted the email to save space in my files. Have a section
on vacuum-form, Eduard kits, colors, decals, etc. not pretty but at least
I can do a search and find something.
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:54:30 EDT
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
Message-ID:
In a message dated 98-06-10 22:29:27 EDT, you write:
<< Robert,
> Robert K. the unred beard
Is that Robert the Unred-'un, or Robert the Unredden? 80)
Mick.
>>
I'm tired- me go to bed now
Robert K.
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:04:02 EDT
From: Zulis@aol.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Data Base Suggestions
Message-ID:
In a message dated 98-06-10 21:58:41 EDT, Len asked:
>I know this is slightly off topic...I was considering starting a
>database to store all the lovely info from the list, paint info, kit
>collection etc. and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to
>format. Does anyone have something similar (Matt ?) set up already
>and would be willing to share some info regarding the design ? >>
I have spent many many hours working my way through this group's archives over
the past two months (I really really really wish the Germans had never even
thought of lozenge...) and have developed a system for collecting info. I
have a WordPerfect file for just about every type of airplane that has been
mentioned here (with filenames such as " alb_d5.txt "). Within the file, I
create subtitles as needed (eg... Voss's Dr.I) and, as I read the archive, I
have been cutting and pasting the worthwhile stuff to the appropriate WP file.
Believe me, its been an education.
I have another directory in the word processor with similar files related
primarily to modelling issues, and these files have titles remarkably similar
to the list provided by Kevin.
It is not a database in the traditional sense, and I have organized it really
only for my own benefit... I make no apologies for what I have decided to
include or leave out.... but some of these files are becoming very impressive.
You have no idea how much has been said about Fokkers and their olive paint!
And somebody could certainly use this group's postings as the foundation for
an entire book on rigging. I dont know if this system would meet your needs,
but it is growing into quite a reference library for when I want to review
something or other.
My 2/100ths of a loonies' worth...
Dave Zulis
(for our overseas readers...a "loonie" is the Canadian one dollar coin.... not
a reference to myself...... at least, not in this case....)
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:06:05 -0400
From: "Steven M. Perry"
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19980610230605.0068f1c8@pop.mindspring.com>
At 09:44 PM 6/10/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Talked with a co-worker today and his friend builds scale model aircraft
>engines. The scales vary, usually for the R/C folk. He told me of a
>"WWI Rotary" engine about 5" in diameter that runs like real....Set up on
>a engine stand with a bearing so the whole thing rotates! He was amazed.
>This guy built a operational 1/4" scale Rolls Royce Merlin for a WWII RC
person.
>
>He says this person does not have a website but can be reached by Email....
>This guy can build any thing, LeRhones, Siemens, Clerget etc. Kind of
spendy,
>but....it's only money!
>
>If anyone would like me to find out more....let me know!
>
A co-worker of mine saw this guy at an engine show up north recently. He
said the rotary was impressive. I'll see if he got any brochures.
sp
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:40:59 -0500
From: Ernest Thomas
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Mercedes D.II 120 hp info request revisited
Message-ID: <357F51CB.6B5D@bellsouth.net>
mgoodwin@ricochet.net wrote:
>
> No one has info on early Mercedes engines of 1915-1916? I find that
> highly unlikely, given the detail fetishists and craven bibliophiles
> (myself included) with seemingly unlimited library funds (I wish!) on
> this list :-)
> Come on now, chaps, give it up!
>
> Reardon
Sorry, it would be comming your way if I did.:(
E.
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:48:59 -0500
From: Ernest Thomas
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
Message-ID: <357F53AB.7581@bellsouth.net>
Mike Dicianna wrote:
>
> Talked with a co-worker today and his friend builds scale model aircraft
> engines. The scales vary, usually for the R/C folk. He told me of a
> "WWI Rotary" engine about 5" in diameter that runs like real....Set up on
> a engine stand with a bearing so the whole thing rotates! He was amazed.
> This guy built a operational 1/4" scale Rolls Royce Merlin for a WWII RC person.
>
> He says this person does not have a website but can be reached by Email....
> This guy can build any thing, LeRhones, Siemens, Clerget etc. Kind of spendy,
> but....it's only money!
>
> If anyone would like me to find out more....let me know!
Could he build me a working, 1/2 scale V-1 Buzz bomd engine that I could
mount on top of my VW Bug.
(makes it easier to chase down naugas on the Urubambian Plains)
B.
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:00:44 -0500
From: "Lee Mensinger"
To: wwi, "Lee Mensinger"
Subject: Re: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
Message-ID: <357F566B.CDDCC477@wireweb.net>
Mike Dicianna wrote:
> Talked with a co-worker today and his friend builds scale model
> aircraft
> engines. The scales vary, usually for the R/C folk. He told me of a
>
> "WWI Rotary" engine about 5" in diameter that runs like real....Set up
> on
> a engine stand with a bearing so the whole thing rotates! He was
> amazed.
> This guy built a operational 1/4" scale Rolls Royce Merlin for a WWII
> RC person.
>
> He says this person does not have a website but can be reached by
> Email....
> This guy can build any thing, LeRhones, Siemens, Clerget etc. Kind of
> spendy,
> but....it's only money!
>
> If anyone would like me to find out more....let me know!
Try page 76 of the August issue of Flight Journal...The one with the
Sopwith Camel on the front.Replica Engines
Top O'the Lake,
Gulliver, MI 49840
1/4 Scale Working Models of famous Internal-Combustion Engines
Brochure and photos $5.00 **Offenhauser**..**Gnome Rotary**..**OX-5**
and the prices start at only $3800.00. Lee
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:25:04 -0700
From: dandk@mediaone.net
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Data Base Suggestions
Message-ID: <357F5C20.A824462@mediaone.net>
Hi Dave,
What you've done sounds very impressive, how large a file is it? Any chance
of attaching and e-mailing the whole thing to me off-list?
A fellow Dave,
Dave S
dandk@mediaone.net
Zulis@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 98-06-10 21:58:41 EDT, Len asked:
>
> >I know this is slightly off topic...I was considering starting a
> >database to store all the lovely info from the list, paint info, kit
> >collection etc. and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to
> >format. Does anyone have something similar (Matt ?) set up already
> >and would be willing to share some info regarding the design ? >>
>
> I have spent many many hours working my way through this group's archives over
> the past two months (I really really really wish the Germans had never even
> thought of lozenge...) and have developed a system for collecting info. I
> have a WordPerfect file for just about every type of airplane that has been
> mentioned here (with filenames such as " alb_d5.txt "). Within the file, I
> create subtitles as needed (eg... Voss's Dr.I) and, as I read the archive, I
> have been cutting and pasting the worthwhile stuff to the appropriate WP file.
> Believe me, its been an education.
>
> I have another directory in the word processor with similar files related
> primarily to modelling issues, and these files have titles remarkably similar
> to the list provided by Kevin.
>
> It is not a database in the traditional sense, and I have organized it really
> only for my own benefit... I make no apologies for what I have decided to
> include or leave out.... but some of these files are becoming very impressive.
> You have no idea how much has been said about Fokkers and their olive paint!
> And somebody could certainly use this group's postings as the foundation for
> an entire book on rigging. I dont know if this system would meet your needs,
> but it is growing into quite a reference library for when I want to review
> something or other.
>
> My 2/100ths of a loonies' worth...
>
> Dave Zulis
>
> (for our overseas readers...a "loonie" is the Canadian one dollar coin.... not
> a reference to myself...... at least, not in this case....)
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Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:30:59 +0000
From: Mike Dicianna
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Want a operational LeRhone Radial?
Message-ID: <1.5.4.32.19980610213059.0067a89c@proaxis.com>
At 12:03 AM 6/11/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Mike Dicianna wrote:
>
>> Talked with a co-worker today and his friend builds scale model
>> aircraft
>> engines. The scales vary, usually for the R/C folk. He told me of a
>>
>> "WWI Rotary" engine about 5" in diameter that runs like real....Set up
>> on
>> a engine stand with a bearing so the whole thing rotates! He was
>> amazed.
>> This guy built a operational 1/4" scale Rolls Royce Merlin for a WWII
>> RC person.
>>
>> He says this person does not have a website but can be reached by
>> Email....
>> This guy can build any thing, LeRhones, Siemens, Clerget etc. Kind of
>> spendy,
>> but....it's only money!
>>
>> If anyone would like me to find out more....let me know!
>
>Try page 76 of the August issue of Flight Journal...The one with the
>Sopwith Camel on the front.Replica Engines
>Top O'the Lake,
>Gulliver, MI 49840
>1/4 Scale Working Models of famous Internal-Combustion Engines
>
>Brochure and photos $5.00 **Offenhauser**..**Gnome Rotary**..**OX-5**
>and the prices start at only $3800.00. Lee
>
>
>Sounds like there are other builders out there. This person lives in Corvallis
Oregon and makes the engines as kind of a hobby....His price was around $700.00
a real bargain!
I'll talk to my co-worker and see if he can get some photos and I will scan
them.
I have no beard....still have hair on my head though!
Mike
>
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